Yipee!!!!!!

I'm down a jean size and I don't have to lay on my bed to zip up.  (You know what I mean).  Jenny Craig ROCKS!!!  The key to my success, I believe, is eating smaller amounts every three hours and getting more exercise.  I haven't really killed myself; workout DVD Mondays and Wednesdays, and swing dance lessons with my husband on Tuesday nights. Also, water intake is helpful.  It is actually starting to become habit now.

FYI -my insurance offers a discount  for Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers as well as Curves.  Those that are looking for a program may want to check their insurance  as well.

Every Ounce Counts, I Guess

I lucked out.  I actually lost .6 of a pound.  I know I should be happy for any loss, but I know I could have lost more if I would have worked harder.  The past couple of weeks, I had some pretty big losses so I guess I got spoiled.  I'm going to get back into gear today and hopefully I will see the results I want.   I need to get in my water and excercise, and not have as many treats.  My mini goal is to get  out of the 220's by spring break  (2 weeks).  I am at 223 right  nos, so that should be realistic.

Good luck to everybody.  Have a great day.

WI Day 3

Today is WI.  I do not think it will be good.  I was not really motivated this week.  i also ate a few things I should not have.

Oh well.  Today is a new day.

I'm Better

Today is the first day I have felt this good in about a week.  The sun is out, and I am finally over whatever I had.  I was even able to walk during my lunch.  My hunger is a little more this week, but it could be because of the time of month it is.  (Why do we women have to deal with that?)  I feel a little heavier this week as well, but it could be due to my lack of excercise.  Hopefully, I'll be on track with everything soon.  WI Tuesday.  I hope it's good.  Have a good weekend everybody.

Oops, I did it Again

Last night was awful.  It was probably the worst day so far.  I have been fighting this cold or flu or whatever it is and last night I was weak.  (Both physically and emotionally)  So I cheated.  I did not eat a whole cake or anything, but I definately went past my calories.  After re-reading my JC menu, I noticed Multi-Plus listed twice.  (That is the JC multiple vitamin - I use my own).  So last night I took an extra vitamin and seem to feel better today.  Hopefully I did not do too much damage -- I guess next WI will tell.

I Wish I felt Better

When is this cold going to go away.  It is making me feel tired and weak, and worst of all, I can not excercise.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those excercise nuts, but I do know I need it to continue to lose weight.  I have been lucky the last few times I weighed in.  As a matter of fact, I lost 3 lbs this week.  I'm just afraid that if I don't start to excercise again, I will start to gain.  Oh well, I'm sure I'll feel better soon.

It's a Miracle

I lost 8 lbs.  I can hardly believe it.  I know a lot of it is water weight, but I'll take it.  It is enough to keep my motivation up even though it is cold and all I want to do is hibernate.  I'm not expecting much next week because of my birthday and Valentines Day (I assume it will show up then), and because it won't be a full week between weigh in.  So today I celebrate.

Valentines Day

So, my husband did not exactly listen to me when I said I could not have another dinner like I had for my birthday.  It was pretty much the same thing except no potatoes and insted of cake, he made chocolate covered cherries.  Then I get back to school and go to my mailbox, and what do I find?!? Chocolate hearts.  (I ate one, I'll give the other to my daughter).  Next stop, the teachers workroom.  What do you suppose I found there?!?  Chocolate cupcakes.  (I passed them up).  I made it to my room where I thought it was safe, I even made it through first period.  Second period comes and one of my students brings me a chocolate rose!!!  It was really sweet of him to think of his teachers. 

I weigh in tonight.  I would be shocked if I lost anything.  Oh, well.  I'll just keep on trying.

Oh No, It's my Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday.  My 12 year old daughter woke up early to make me pancakes.  I had three, but they were pretty small.  The day went fine eating wise.  I was home all day due to the weather and it was nice to relax however, I did not get any excercise.  My husband came home and made a steak dinner with mashed potatoes and cooked carrots.  I ate more than I should have, but gave some of my steak to my daughter and son.  To top it all off, we had cake for dessert.  I shoul have eaten a smaller piece than what my husband cut, but iI did not want to hurt his feelings.  It also tasted great.  So did I do myself wrong yesterday?  I think I should have had smaller portions, but other than that, I think I did what any normal person would do on their birthday.

Today is Valentines day.  I already told my husband that I can not have another dinner like last night.  I think he is okay with that but he did ask what he was suppossed to do insted.  Good luck to everyone today when all of those boxes of candy come around.

I'm Back

Well, it has been almost a month since I have been here.  The healthy Choice thing could probably work, however, I just don't want to think about it so I am back at Jenny Craig.  My parents gave me a membership for my birthday (which is tomorrow).  I am excited to be back, although it is still very expensive.

My father had surgery last month so I really didn't stick to any plan in January.  I was very conscious at the beginning about what I ate, but I could feel myself getting lazy at the end.  The good news is when I went back to Jenny Craig, I hadn't gained, in fact I lost.  I am happy to be back on a plan where I don't have to think.  I am back to working 7 days a week, and I just don't have the time.